ID#
li-6087
| Credit Name | EQc4.2 - Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings |
|---|---|
| Credit Category | Indoor environmental quality |
| International Applicable | Yes |
Rating System
LEED BD+C: New Construction
Rating System Version
v2 - LEED 2.0
Inquiry
When I contact paint/stain companies and ask if particular products meet standards, I have [receive] no guidelines for exterior stains for natural wood finishing and weathering products VOC limits. Environmentally Preferable paints listed by Green Seal have no category for Stains and Varnishes. Our specifications often call for exterior wood surfaces to be stained and sealed. I cannot find any products of this type that comply with Green Seal VOC Exterior Coating; flat (100), nonflat (200). Instead I am interpreting that we should meet VOCs for \'sealers used as a filler\' in the Bay Area Air Resource Board Reg. 8- sealant primer max. VOC content (architectural-non porous 250 g/L VOC; architectural-porous 775 g/L VOC).
